Barry O'Driscoll, Senior Adviser at Education in Ireland, says around 3,000 Indians currently study at Irish universities and colleges, and that number is rising fast thanks to practical courses and work opportunities after graduation.

Ireland is opening its doors to international students. Earlier this year, a trade mission visited India with the very purpose of increasing awareness about the opportunities in Irish higher education. BrainGain Magazine spoke to delegates including the Minister of State - Mary Mitchell O'Connor, T.D.